Tag: builds
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Prefab vs. On-Site Builds: Which Suits Your Project Best?
Choosing between prefabrication and traditional building methods can be a challenge for developers, homeowners, and construction professionals alike. Both methods come with distinct benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice often depends on the specific needs of the project, the location, timeline, and budget. As the construction industry continues to evolve, understanding the differences between…
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Beyond the Grid: Interlocking Services in Commercial Builds
The commercial construction landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with interlocking services becoming increasingly vital to project success and efficiency. As developers and construction managers face tighter deadlines and more complex specifications, the implementation of comprehensive commercial interlocking services provides the framework necessary for seamless project execution from initial design through final inspection and…
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Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy
On a narrow plot once occupied by two lock-up garages, a red house now rises discreetly above the rooftops of south London. In Grand Designs’ latest revisit, Kevin McCloud returns to a site he first saw in 2021 – then a concrete slab – to see a completed house that was built as a response…
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Design Draw Build’s “Agualta STEAM Engine” wins AIA CA 2024 Honor Award.
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. Now in its thirteenth year, The Architecture at Zero competition engages architecture, design, engineering, and planning professionals to pursue the California Public…
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Georgia Forestry Foundation builds mass timber hubs in GA.
The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and Wood Works, kicks off a series of meetings across the state to increase awareness and utilization of mass timber, an innovative, engineered wood product with the ability to improve construction performance and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. The meetings…